Houston moms are struggling to find formula. How long will the shortage last?
Synquise Winston, 29, with her two-month-old son, Jaiore Carter at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Katy. She is a mom who has been affected by the formula shortage. Her son was born in March and she's been having trouble finding formula ever since she had him. She's drive as far as College Station, Huntsville and Conroe to get formula for him.
The shortage of baby formula, a supplement or substitute for breastfeeding, is the latest in the long line of shortages that have marked the two-plus years of pandemic. Its beginnings go back to February, when Abbott Laboratories one of the largest manufacturers of baby formula, recalled several defective brands and shut down its Sturgis, Mich. factorySynquise Winston, 29, with her two-month-old son, Jaiore Carter at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Katy.
“We understand the situation is urgent - getting Sturgis up and running will help alleviate this shortage,” Abbott said in a statement.Waiting — and scrambling — for another two months before shortages begin to ease probably isn’t what mothers want to hear. Winston has about three cans in her pantry right now, which lasts her about three weeks, and she’s trying to calculate when she should resume her search process again.
“Don’t worsen the shortage by over buying. Buy a couple weeks supply, don't go buy a five months’ supply,” Mouzoon said. “That will only make it worse for other people.” The 31-year-old mother found herself in tears Tuesday after she drove around for hours going to 15 stores just to leave empty handed. She eventually got the last can of formula at a convenience store.
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